The Compaq Presario V2000 packs a lot into its slender 5.4-pound frame, including a widescreen display, a good set of speakers, and well-placed connectivity ports. If inexpensive mobility is what you're after, the V2000 is your answer. It gets our honorable mention in this category.

At a system weight of 5.4 pounds, the V2000 is the lightest value notebook here. Its 14-inch widescreen display is ideal for viewing DVDs and the JBL Pro speakers sound better than most.

The USB, FireWire, and LAN ports are located on the sides, and the headphone and microphone jacks are on the front bezel for convenience. The volume control keys and mute button reside above the keyboard, along with a wireless on/off key.

The V2000 turned in average overall performance results, but it beat all the other value systems on our battery life tests, lasting 3 hours 36 minutes.

If you're looking for a sexy, lightweight notebook with solid performance for under $1,000, look no further. The Compaq Presario V2000 is the machine for you.

As a Contributing Editor for PC Magazine, John Delaney has been testing and reviewing monitors, HDTVs, PCs, servers, and other assorted hardware and peripherals for more than 14 years. A 13-year veteran of PC Magazine's...

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